CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jordin Sparks, 32; Brooke Nevin, 39; Ralph Fiennes, 59; Diane Sawyer, 76. Happy Birthday: Work with people heading in a similar direction. Walk away from dead ends and situations that limit what you want to achieve. Set goals, and adjust as you move forward. Consider every angle, and pursue the […]
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Hemophiliac is hesistant to get a colonoscopy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 68, and in fairly good health other than severe hemophilia A. When I experience a bleed, a painful and expensive hospital stay is usually required to receive treatment. With the flu and COVID-19 vaccines I’ve gotten, the bleeds were awful, but worth the risk. I am hesitant to get a […]
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Late mother’s surprising lifestyle comes to light
DEAR ABBY: I was never close to my mother-in-law, “Agnes.” She always came across as very religious and morally upright. She recently died of dementia. It came on so fast that there were things Agnes needed to take care of but was unable to. My husband was executor of her estate, so we had to […]
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No need to put off COVID booster because of physical therapy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in January and February this year, with moderate pain for a few days several days after the second vaccine. I am 79 years old and I am doing physical therapy for painful shoulders, rotator cuff tears in both shoulders, as well as arthritis. My physical therapy […]
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Gemini: Discipline will pay off, especially when it comes to emotional matters
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steven Yeun, 38; Ray Romano, 64; Samuel L. Jackson, 73; Jane Fonda, 84. Happy Birthday: Take a unique approach to the way you handle money, contracts and legal matters this year. It’s OK to do things differently and to climatize your strategy to current economic times. Understanding what’s possible and […]
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Common dog walking habit raises stink with readers
DEAR ABBY: I’m responding to your request for comments about your answer to “Doggy Business” (Oct. 28). Please IMPLORE your readers not to put their dog’s poop in their neighbor’s garbage cans, even if the cans are on the street. This may seem harmless, but I live near a park and daily dog walkers use […]
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Taurus: Knowing you can finish what you start and handle personal matters without a hitch
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Azie Tesfai, 29; Jonah Hill, 38; David Cook, 39; Nicole de Boer, 51. Happy Birthday: Formulate ideas and implement change. Don’t wait for others to do things for you or take charge of your life. Look for what moves you, and focus on using your skills masterfully. You will excel. […]
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Evidence linking edible cannabis and blood clots is slim
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old male who considers himself active and healthy. In July 2020 I had a stroke, treated in a timely manner with a tissue plasminogen activator, and I have no residual effects. I will, about two to three times a month, take an edible cannabis to help me sleep or […]
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Relationship flounders amid teens belligerent protests
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating “Mark” for 18 months. Four months ago, his 17-year-old daughter, “Hayley,” started disliking me — my dog, my kids, anything having to do with me. She forbids me from going to Mark’s house when she’s there and has an emotional meltdown every time we see each other. She has […]
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Aries: Refuse to let stressful situations grow into chaos Choose your words wisely
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Annie Murphy, 35; Jake Gyllenhaal, 41; Alyssa Milano, 49; Tyson Beckford, 51. Happy Birthday: Be open about how you feel, resolve unfinished business and look to the future with optimism. Take responsibility for the past, and prepare for new beginnings. Salvage what you can, and know enough to let go […]